| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What age group | College |
| What topic | Public Speaking |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Imagine walking into a room filled with strangers, all eyes on you as you prepare to speak. Your heart races, palms sweat, and a million thoughts whirl through your mind. Now, take a deep breath. What if I told you that you have the ability to transform that anxiety into connection?
To kick off our lesson on public speaking, we're going to start with a simple yet effective activity to break the ice and ease tensions.
Partner Up: Find a partner in the room. It might be someone you know or someone new to you!
Time Limit: Each of you will have one minute to share a personal story. This can be about anything—an interesting experience, a lesson learned, or a funny moment in your life.
Focus on Connection: As you share, pay attention to your body language and eye contact. Your goal is to make your partner feel engaged and connected to your story.
Switch: After one minute, switch roles. Make sure to listen actively and provide feedback to your partner about what made their story engaging.
After both partners have shared their stories, we'll reconvene as a group. I want you to think about the following questions:
This activity serves as a springboard into our broader discussion today about the art of public speaking. By starting with a personal connection, we're not only warming up our vocal cords but also reinforcing the core principle of effective communication: connecting with your audience.
Now that we've warmed up, we're going to delve deeper into key components of effective public speaking—including structure, delivery, and audience engagement. Let’s harness the energy from our stories as we explore ways to captivate, inform, and inspire in our upcoming presentations!
Let's jump into our first topic: Understanding Your Audience!